Michael Lamothe
Pembroke,ON
Summary
Driven and adept Aviation Systems Technician with a proven track record in the Canadian Armed Forces, specializing in mechanical aptitude and team leadership. Excelled in diagnosing technical issues and leading 20+ members across provinces, demonstrating exceptional service-oriented communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to quality assurance and safety compliance, leveraging training program coordination and technical documentation interpretation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Systems Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
03.2015 - Current
- Follow maintenance manuals, as well as other work packages, to identify and correct deficiencies on the aircraft.
- Documenting work completed, as well as making handovers for the oncoming crew to complete unfinished work.
- Disassemble and reassemble complex components critical to the safety of flight.
- Train members on complex procedures in all elements, as well as at night or during the day, with little visibility.
- Talk to members of engineering to help identify reoccurring deficiencies, and make a course of action to prevent them in the future.
- Diagnose ramp snags, which require great verbal communication between multiple sections, as well as trust developed between the technician called out and the aircrew involved in the snag.
- I have experience being in charge of 20+ members with 3 vehicles traveling across multiple provinces to compete in a CAF sport event, as well as dealing with all the vehicle arrangements and admin involved in being a head coach.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Kingston, Ontario
11.2010 - 02.2015
- Dealt with customers who were angry or difficult to deal with, which involved the de-escalation of situations, as well as practicing communication skills.
- Followed company policies regarding health and safety, as well as yearly training on MSDS and WHMIS.
- Time management skills developed during my time as a full-time closer allowed me to perform my normal job, as well as extra cleaning tasks, while still getting items out quickly and leaving that night after work on time.
- Teamwork: I worked with different members of the staff daily, as well as different managers, and learned to cooperate with everyone on a professional level.
- Cleanliness and sanitation were a priority, and I learned to keep my station clean, as well as stay busy during my downtime.
- Time and punctuality were extremely important, something I still take seriously.
Education
Partial Mechanical Engineering - Aviation Maintenance
CFSATE
Borden, ON11-2016
High School Diploma -
Regiopolis Notre Dame
Kingston, ON06-2012
DND
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Training program coordination
- Processing payments
- Training documentation
- Product knowledge
- Service-Oriented Communication Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Policy implementation
- First aid and CPR
- mechanical aptitude
- Peer support and awareness
- Compliance and safety
- Interpreting technical documentation
Accomplishments
- Letter of appreciation from CH-146 Rotor Track&Balance course Aug-2025
- Selected to act as Wing Chief during 17 Wing shadow board
Timeline
Aviation Systems Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
03.2015 - Current
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
11.2010 - 02.2015
Partial Mechanical Engineering - Aviation Maintenance
CFSATE
High School Diploma -
Regiopolis Notre Dame
DND
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